Becky’s POV
The room's intolerable tension existed. Lydia had just disclosed that the mastermind behind all the anarchy was Lucas, an ally I considered to be reliable. As Paul considered the news, I could see disbelief on his face. The pieces of the jigsaw were at last beginning to fit, but the consequences were horrific.
I turned to Lydia, attempting to read her genuineness. "You would have us thinking of Lucas as the one dragging the cords. How do we know you're not setting us up?"
Desperate, Lydia starred in those eyes. "I swear I'm telling the truth; I understand your misgivings. Lucas has been pushing everyone toward his own benefit. I have evidence.
Still clearly unhappy, Paul crossed his arms. "What sort of evidence is needed? And why ought we to believe you now?
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